Now over a century old, FootJoy boasts a legacy in the game of golf most companies can only dream of.
Perhaps more synonymous than any other brand with making the best golf shoes you can buy, the Massachusetts company has been an icon both within the pro game and at the amateur levels for going on 100 years. Its shoes have graced the feet of countless major winners, while FootJoy also remains the benchmark for performance and style by which all other golf shoes have long been measured.
While FootJoy’s image has long been centred around traditionally-styled golf shoes, in 2025 the brand’s portfolio of footwear and apparel is more comprehensive than ever. A vast plethora of its shoes can be seen both on tour and on courses around the world, with more than half a dozen distinct shoe lines offering different experiences for different types of golfer.
But which FootJoy golf shoe is right for you? If you’re curious about giving the brand a try, we’ve decided to break each model down by its looks and features, giving you a one stop shop to find the perfect FootJoy to fit your style and game.
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FootJoy Premiere
FootJoy Premiere
Price: £180-200
Best for: Players who want a classic look with modern performance
As worn by: Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry, Adam Scott
The watermark for style and quality in the golf footwear industry, FootJoy’s Premiere golf shoe is one of the most iconic in the game and the undisputed number 1 shoe at a tour level.
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Famed for combining traditional stylings with a comfortable chassis of modern, performance oriented tech, the Premiere remains the go-to for the game’s best players who prefer a more classic look to their shoes. Justin Thomas, Adam Scott and Shane Lowry are among the dozens of tour players who game the Premieres.
The Premiere line is broken up into several distinct styles, ranging from the more minimalist Premiere Field to more embellished models like the Packard and Wilcox. However all carry the same classic DNA and profile that makes the Premiere such an enduring icon, as well as an EVA midsole with performance cushioning, an OrthoLite footbed for comfort and VersaTrax+ Traction Technology.
READ OUR FULL FOOTJOY PREMIERE GOLF SHOE REVIEW
FootJoy Traditions
Price: £130
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Best for: Golfers who want a classic look without missing out on the tech
As worn by: Billy Horschel, Max Homa
Something of a hybrid model for the brand, FootJoy’s FJ Traditions model combines the classic look and feel of the Premiere’s upper with a more modern, sporty platform. This is immediately visible in the more pronounced EVA cushioning midsole, underneath which lies an Ortholite Ultra-Hybrid FitBed for even more cushy comfort than its more traditional cousin. It’s also FootJoy’s most classically-styled shoe to come in a spikeless option.
Tons of traction comes by way of Performance TPU Outsole with Pulsar LP Cleats by SoftSpikes, making this a shoe that delivers as big on the tech as it does the handsome good looks.
FootJoy HyperFlex
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FootJoy HyperFlex
Price: £130
Best for: Golfers who want the most advanced shoe FootJoy can make
As worn by: Billy Horschel, Max Homa
If FootJoy’s premiere is the Rolls Royce of golf shoes, the HyperFlex is FootJoy’s answer to a Ferrari, delivering all-out performance in a sleek, athletic looking package.
The HyperFlex is the vessel into which FootJoy puts its most groundbreaking tech, with both spiked and spikeless options and a variant that includes a carbon plate for more explosive power transfer throughout the swing.
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A ControlKNIT+ engineered knit upper provides stability and waterproof comfort, while the combination of StratoFOAM and a OptiFlex Outsole is specifically tuned to provide cushioning and performance when walking a full 18.
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FootJoy Pro SLX
FootJoy Pro/SLX
Price: £160-£190
Best for: Spikeless wearers who want optimal grip and stability
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As worn by: Billy Horschel, Max Homa
An ever-so-slightly more stripped back model compared to the HyperFlex, FootJoy’s purely spikeless Pro/SLX nonetheless packs plenty of tech into its sleek, athletic silhouette – with the option of a carbon plated model if you want even more stability and support.
The SLX has a laundry list of technologies designed to provide stability and traction in the swing and bags of on-course comfort, with two layers of shock-absorbing foam and a 3D X-Wing chassis combining with an external heel counter to lock you down during even the most aggressive swings.
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FootJoy Quantum Golf Shoes
FootJoy Quantum
Price: £150
Best for: Those who want golfing performance in a runner-inspired package
As worn by: Billy Horschel, Max Homa
Looking more like a running sneaker than a golf shoe at first glance, FootJoy’s Quantum is where the range starts to head in a slightly more casual direction, with a look that looks slightly more like a regular street shoe and tons of built-in comfort for those who want to feel the course under their feet for a full 18.
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The Quantum boasts one of FootJoy’s softest leather uppers for both an immediate foot-hugging fit and everyday waterproofing, while a bed of SofFOAM food provides cloud-like cushioning for all-day walking comfort.
READ OUR FULL FOOTJOY QUANTUM GOLF SHOE REVIEW
FootJoy Fuel
FootJoy Fuel
Price: £140
Best for: Golfers wanting comfort without the weight
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Lightweight comfort is the name of the game when it comes to the FJ Fuel, providing a performance-oriented package in a slightly more low-profile silhouette for those who often find golf shoes a little cumbersome.
FootJoy have taken steps to cut the weight on the fuel without sacrificing comfort or playability, with a geometrically optimised EVA Cushioning system minimising weight and maximising energy return. This works in conjunction with a lightweight TPU clip that supports the heel and increases stability in lateral movements.
FootJoy Contour Casual
FootJoy Contour Casual
Price: £120
Best for: On-course comfort and off-course style
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FootJoy’s entry to the ever-growing golf sneaker market, the Contour Casual is styled after a classic luxury tennis sneaker but hides plenty of tech under its street-ready shell.
The full-grain leather upper is sleek and classy as we’ve come to expect from FootJoy, while under foot rests a soft PU Fitbed for underfoot cushioning. Hidden beneath the clean midsole is an aggressive VersaTrax outsole with Duramax Rubber, providing plenty of grip and durability for off-course wear.
FootJoy ProLite
FootJoy ProLite
Price: £95
Best for: Performance and affordability
FootJoy’s ‘entry-level’ footwear option, the FootJoy ProLite is the perfect everyday golf shoe for those curious about trying the brand out for the first time. Affordable, comfortable and easy to look after, it has a soft, easy cleaning and waterproof upper, a comfortable EVA cushioning platform and a grippy spikeless outsole. The interior mesh liner provides a sock-like feel and fit for even more luxurious comfort.
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